2-hour horseback ride to the Bauxite Quarry in Otranto
Highlights
- Come to Otranto and go for a 2-hour horse ride
- Reach the magnificent Bauxite Quarry and admire its colours
- Walk along the Orte Bay and be enchanted by the panorama
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Full description
If there is an earthly paradise, it is surely the Bauxite Quarry!
Come to Otranto, in the province of Lecce, and set off on a two-hour horseback ride to discover this lake set among red rocks. Then ride along the beautiful Baia dell'Orte and admire the panorama dotted with olive groves.
What are you waiting for? Come and discover this corner of paradise!
What we will do
We will meet at the meeting point in Otranto (LE), where the equestrian guide will be waiting for us.
We will immediately have a short briefing to learn how to give some simple commands to the horses. We will then mount the saddle and set off on our ride.
During the first part of the ride we will be accompanied on foot by some of the activity organisers, so that we can become familiar with the horse. For the rest of the approximately 10-km-long route, the equestrian guide will lead us on horseback.
Proceeding at the pass, we will climb up the Colle dei Martiri, from where we will be able to admire the whole of Otranto. As we gaze at the panorama, the guide will tell us about the city's fascinating history. We will then continue on to the beautiful Bauxite Quarry, a lake set among jagged red rocks and surrounded by thick vegetation. The green hues of its waters will enchant us!
Finally, we will reach the Bay of Orte and cross it moving just a few metres from the sea. Again, the landscape will be splendid! Finally, we will pass through an olive grove and return to the starting point.
The activity will last a total of 2 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is easy and suitable for a first experience on horseback. To participate, you must be at least 14 years old.
A maximum weight of 100 kg is required to participate. Please contact the guide in advance to communicate your weight and height via the contact details in your booking confirmation e-mail.
Other information
The activity is available all year round and will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of
English riding will be used during the walk. The guide will lead on foot only on the first part of the trail, then lead on horseback.
Any accompanying persons can wait at the riding stables. Dogs are not allowed.
The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport ; free parking spaces are available nearby.
Recommended clothing
- Long trousers
- Tennis shoes
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Otranto, Lecce

Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
Se hai effettuato una prenotazione a data fissa e le condizioni meteo non sono idonee allo svolgimento dell’attività in sicurezza (secondo il parere esperto della guida), ti sarà rimborsato l’intero importo pagato. La guida potrebbe proporti una data o un orario alternativi in cui svolgere l’attività. Puoi liberamente scegliere se accettare o meno queste proposte. Se non puoi recuperarla, procederemo al rimborso totale!\n Se hai fissato la data del tuo Voucher Regalo e il maltempo non ha permesso lo svolgimento dell’attività, il Voucher rimane regolarmente valido fino alla data di scadenza indicata sullo stesso.\n
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.